Middle English Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Middle English period
A
1100-1500
2
Q
Major Events
A
Battle of Hastings
1476: Printing Press
Introduction of feudal system:
3
Q
Hierarchy structure
A
King
nobles
knights
peasants
4
Q
Norman England: Fortification and cathedrals
A
Military defence
religious authority
cultural centres
15 cathedrals
5
Q
Languages during Norman England
A
Latin: Church and official docs
French: court, law, literature, upper class
English dialects: population
6
Q
How did the return of English happen?
A
- Loss of French territories
- Strengthening of internal socio-political
ties (mutual dependence) between
feudal lords, English gentry and peasants - English as language for
standard functions (Statute of Pleading
1362) and literature
